🗓️ June 29-30, 2024
Prize Winners 💵 News 📰 Results 🔥
University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjacket Union
1605 Catlin Ave, Superior, WI 54880 (map)
Standings Spreadsheet 🧮
(more compact / mobile friendly)
🏎️ Second leg of the MSCA Grand Prix! Just over the bridge from Duluth, MN. Low cost lodging available in residence housing. 🉐 Dorm reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 26.
🎫 🎫 Two memberships are required to play in this event, MSCA & USCF:
🔎 Check your MSCA status and Join 🙌 (supports Minnesota chess operations)
🎟️ Join the USCF (required for ratings)
5 Round Swiss
Sections
⌛️ Time Control
Byes
Rounds ⚪️
USCF rated
🟠 Premier 🟣 U1800 🔵 U1200
G/60 +30s
max two ½ pt byes, any rounds, declared before round 3
Saturday 11am • 2:30pm • 6pm 🕕️
Sunday 9:30am • 1pm 🕙️
🎬️ Tournament Director:
Andy Grube
Entry Fees 🎫
by ➡️
🟠 Premier
🟣 U1800
🔵 U1200
☀️
5/31
$65
$55
$45
🌤️
6/15
$75
$65
$55
🌥️
6/28
$85
$75
$65
⏰
Onsite
$95
$85
$75
🖊️ Register online by Fri 6/28 7pm 🕖️
🖊️ Register onsite Sat 6/29 by 10:30am 🕥️
💵 Cash/check only onsite! 💵
📬️ Mail-in entries, received by Wed 6/26:
include: (1) event (2) player (3) section (4) byes (5) check!
Minnesota State Chess Association
PO Box 124
Wayzata MN 55391
Projected Prizes 💵
Premier 🟠
1st
2nd
$350
$200
Top
U2000
$125
(based on 25 players)
U1200 🔵
1st
2nd
$175
$100
Top
U1000
U800
UNR
$70
$70
$70
(based on 25 players)
U1800 🟣
1st
2nd
$275
$150
Top
U1500
$125
(based on 25 players)
Unrated players can only win unrated prize in 🔵 U1200 section or 1st/2nd place overall in the 🟠 Premier section.
📧 Send email to msca.board@gmail.com with any questions.
Lodging 💤
University of Wisconsin Superior Residence Halls
Single $35 or double w/ twin beds available, $25/person.
No A/C; bring a fan. 🪭 Bring towels/soap/shampoo for shower. 🚿
Dorm reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 26.
📝 Fill out and return the Short-Term Summer Housing Contract. ⬅️⬅️⬅️
🖊️ Write “Twin Ports Chess Tournament” on the Group/UWS Affiliation line.
Crownhart Hall 1524 Catlin Ave, Superior, WI 54880 (parking at 1714 Catlin Ave)
🛎️ Check-In: On Friday will be ONLY from 6-8pm in Crownhart Hall. Saturday check-in will take place at the Yellowjacket Union Information Desk during business hours, 8-4pm. Checkout will be at 12pm. Keys should be dropped in the mail slot on the front desk door of the hall.
🚗 Parking is free from 4:30pm Friday to end of event on Sunday.
Additional Details
🟫♟️⏰ Players should bring chess boards, pieces, and clock.
🏞️ Special accommodations can be made available to players as needed. Please let us know how we can help improve your chess experience!
🏁 This tournament is part of the MSCA’s Summer Grand Prix Series. The winners of this multi-event points race will claim $2,500 in guaranteed prize money and 4 State Championship Playoff Qualification spots! 🏆️
🧮 Please see the MSCA Unrated Policy to learn how rating may be determined from USCF live/online or FIDE ratings.
🚨 Published unrated players who possess FIDE ratings MUST disclose their FIDE rating. See the MSCA Unrated Policy.
⏱️ Forfeit time: A player who has not shown up to their game 30 minutes after the tournament directors start the round will receive a forfeit loss.
🛡️ The MSCA recognizes the importance of a safe and hospitable environment at our chess events. To promote this type of environment, the MSCA has developed a Policy on Safe Play & Conduct. The MSCA also follows US Chess guidelines for training TDs with materials developed by the US Center for SafeSport. To support a safe and hospitable environment, the MSCA reminds all chess participants and attendees that they are responsible for their actions, and that parents/guardians of minors are responsible at all times for the welfare and safety of their children/dependents.
